Hey, I'm Taylor.
Water, food, light, heat. Everyday preparedness for regular households, explained in short videos. No bunkers, no panic, no gear you don't need.
New short videos every week on YouTube
One topic at a time, each one doable in a weekend or less.
How much to store, how to store it, and how to make questionable water safe.
A pantry that feeds you for two weeks without a single special purchase.
What to do when the power goes out in January, and what to have ready before it does.
The bag by the door, the kit in the car, and what actually belongs in them.
Growing a little of your own food, even on a balcony.
A simple first-aid kit and the habits that keep a bad day from becoming a worse one.
Short answer first, then the steps, then the video.
50 simple steps to a household that stays calm when things go wrong. 64 pages, one step per page, as a PDF.
50 simple steps to a household that stays calm when things go wrong
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Taylor Reed, 41, North Carolina. Former Marine, now a garage full of labeled bins and a kitchen with a two-week pantry. Taylor's thing is simple: most emergencies are boring, and being a little bit ready for the boring ones is what lets you stay calm when it matters.
Stay ready. Stay calm.
Follow along for new tips every week:
It's for anyone with a kitchen. Storms, outages, a boil-water notice, a week without pay. Being ready for those is just housekeeping.
No. Most of what Taylor shows uses things from the grocery store and the hardware store. Where a piece of gear really helps, Taylor says so and why.
Water. One gallon per person per day, three days minimum. It's the cheapest and most important thing you can do this week, and there's a tip for it right here.
No. First-aid tips here are general and basic. For anything medical, talk to a professional or call emergency services.
